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Coconut Tilapia & Bell Pepper Stew

Coconut Tilapia & Bell Pepper Stew

with Jasmine Rice, Cilantro & Lime

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 19, 2025
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This coconut-kissed tilapia stew brings tropical vacation vibes to your weeknight! Tender fish simmers in velvety coconut milk with cumin and Caribbean-style spices, while bell pepper adds satisfying crunch. Fresh lime brightens every bite. Served over jasmine rice with cilantro, this 30-minute masterpiece transforms humble tilapia into an exotic flavor escape!

Tags:
High Protein
Easy Prep
Gluten Free
Allergens:
Fish
Tree Nuts
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit

Green Bell Pepper

2 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

1 tablespoon

Fry Seasoning

1 unit

Tomato Paste

1 unit

Onion

¾ cup

Jasmine Rice

11 ounce

Tilapia

(Contains: Fish)

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Chili Powder

1 unit

Coconut Milk

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

1 unit

Lime

¼ ounce

Cilantro

Not included in your delivery

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

4 teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories780 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate85 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol90 mg
Sodium1150 mg
Potassium1100 mg
Calcium70 mg
Iron2.4 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Small pot with lid
Medium Bowl
Medium Pot
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Core, deseed, and dice bell pepper into ½-inch pieces. Quarter lime. Finely chop cilantro.

2
  • In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Start Stew & Prep Fish
3
  • While rice cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper; cook until veggies are softened and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, pat tilapia* dry with paper towels. Dice fish into 1-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl; season with ½ tsp salt (1 tsp for 4) and toss to coat.
Cook Stew
4
  • To pot with veggies, stir in tomato paste, cumin, and Fry Seasoning; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

  • Add coconut milk, stock concentrates, ½ cup water, and ½ tsp sugar (¾ cup water and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings). Reduce heat to medium low; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 4-5 minutes.
Finish Stew
5
  • Add tilapia to pot. Cook until fish is cooked through, 4-5 minutes. TIP: If stew seems too thick, stir in a splash of water.

  • Turn off heat; gently stir in a squeeze of lime juice, as much chili powder as you like, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Finish & Serve
6
  • Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper.

  • Divide rice between bowls. Top with fish stew and garnish with cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges.